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Alexandre M. Mestdagh started his law career at a boutique transactional and civil litigation law firm focusing on real estate and business law matters. There he advised clients, which included individuals, developers, businesses and lenders, on various residential and commercial real estate and business transactions. Since starting the firm in 2007 Mr. Mestdagh has represented clients in all facets of acquiring, disposing and leasing of real estate and businesses. His focus also includes representing individuals in the area of timeshare disputes and transfers, as well as appellate matters. Utilizing his experience in business finance, Mr. Mestdagh represents lenders in commercial finance matters and advises clients on asset protection.Mr. Mestdagh was born in Brussels, Belgium and raised in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Mestdagh attended Bishop Moore High School and graduated cum laude from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. Mr. Mestdagh obtained his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and a Master of Science in Real Estate in Finance from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business.Mr. Mestdagh is also fluent in English and French. With a fondness for outdoor activities, Mr. Mestdagh brings the same focus and dedication to your legal needs.

After graduating from Stetson School of Law, Harvey was employed by the State Attorney’s Office.  As a state prosecutor, Mr. Cohen handled thousands of criminal cases. He conducted over 40 jury trials, countless motion practice and depositions. Mr. Cohen branched out as a solo practitioner without staff or associates. He has been able to grow his firm to over 50 employees, including 16 attorneys. Mr. Cohen is licensed to practice for all Federal and State Courts. Mr. Cohen is also a proud veteran of the U.S Army. He was enlisted from 1985-1989 and his assignments took him all the way from New York to Panama.   In 2004 and 2005 during the many hurricanes we had here in Florida, Mr. Harvey V. Cohen started representing hurricane damage cases. Mr. Cohen, met with some restoration companies and thought of a way to teach them assignment of benefits so that they could get paid directly from insurance companies, just like medical doctors and Pip suits. Mr. Cohen, has literally handled thousands of insurance claims.   Mr. Cohen, is known throughout the state of Florida and nationwide as the go to attorney for assignment of benefit contract cases as it pertains to the restoration industry.   Mr. Cohen has been a presenter for the RIA, Restoration Industry Association and other professional trade groups. The RIA is the oldest and largest nonprofit, professional trade association dedicated to providing leadership and promoting best practices through advocacy standards and professional qualifications for the restoration industry. They represent over 20,000 members.  Mr. Cohen, has been a presenter for the RIA on several subjects, including assignment of insurance benefits.   Mr. Cohen teaches courses that provide continuing education credits approved through the IICRC. The IICRC certifies restoration companies for trade specific talents. IICRC courses help restoration professionals keep up with the latest techniques, technology and education for the restoration industry. Mr. Cohen’s, IICRC approved course, Insider Secrets Assignment of Benefit, is very informative  due to its content regarding insurance claims and contracts.     Mr. Cohen and his firm are great supporters of the community. Mr. Cohen is very involved with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and many other charities including: ·       Hope and Help which is a charity that raises money for AIDS patients ·       SPCA which helps raise money for pets and animals, ·       The Jewish Community Center, ·       The YMCA, ·       Susan G. Coleman ·       Down Syndrome Association and many more.     Although Mr. Cohen has handled thousands of civil cases, only four cases went all the way to jury verdict. Mr. Cohen and his firm took the Hipolito property damage case to trial and won. Mr. Cohen has also taken a windshield case to trial. However, after the jury was chosen, the insurance company settled the case.   Mr. Cohen, continues to work with the restoration industry and the legislature in Tallahassee. He also works with the consumer advocate's group and the CFOs office regarding insurance issues and consumer protections. For instance, Mr. Cohen went to Tallahassee in 2013 to fight against anti-consumer-based legislation that tried to do away with the assignment of benefits in House bill 909 and Senate bill 1600.     Member (Current and Former):             •  Florida Bar Association             •  Association of Trial Lawyers of America             •  Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers             •  US District Court Middle District of Florida             •  Orange County Bar Association             •  American Bar Association             •  ABA Tort and Insurance Practice Section             •  Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar   Mr. Cohen's Trial Experience Includes:             •  Personal Injury             •  1st Party Insurance             •  Automobile Negligence             •  Drug Possession             •  DUI             •  Misdemeanors             •  Grand Theft             •  Felony Battery             •  Robbery with a Firearm - See more at: #

A former insurance defense attorney of 13+ years who has also successfully tried Plaintiff’s personal injury and complex commercial cases, Kimberly Lorenz is honored to now serve as a Certified Mediator for her colleagues from both sides of the aisle in their personal injury, premises liability, negligent security, contract, trust, probate and guardianship matters. Having litigated and tried the same types of cases she currently mediates, Kimberly draws on her up-to-date knowledge of the law and her understanding of the factors affecting both sides to effect resolution in cases involving even the most difficult of claims or clients.. A skilled trial attorney with an ongoing litigation practice, Kimberly applies the same meticulous analysis and proactive approach to her mediations. This, combined with her compassion and understanding of the delicate situations and dynamics which can lead parties to litigate, makes her an efficient and effective mediator for even the most difficult of cases.